The Bloodhound team have read and are following the FIA rules, which I have copied below. What is interesting is that D2.3.3.b still allows interpretation, because it does not refer to whether or not the vehicle is in motion when a device is moved!

Apart from the spelling of movable with an e, which may show that the text could have originally been in French and then translated, Category C vehicles can be aerodynamically controlled, which for supersonic and beyond might be a very good safety factor.

D2.3.3 Category C: Special Automobiles. D2.3.3.a These Records may be subdivided according to the type of engine used (jet, rocket, etc.). D2.3.3.b The use of moveable aerodynamic devices is permitted.

Half way through January any news NAE? Last article I saw it looked like the BLM had given the OK for Diamond Valley in Feb. It's hard to raise money with a media blackout in this day and age. Ed I hope all is well with you as well. F&#@ Cancer! Good luck Go Fast USA! Keep your fans and sponsors informed.

The Bloodhound team have read and are following the FIA rules, which I have copied below. What is interesting is that D2.3.3.b still allows interpretation, because it does not refer to whether or not the vehicle is in motion when a device is moved!

Apart from the spelling of movable with an e, which may show that the text could have originally been in French and then translated, Category C vehicles can be aerodynamically controlled, which for supersonic and beyond might be a very good safety factor.

D2.3.3 Category C: Special Automobiles. D2.3.3.a These Records may be subdivided according to the type of engine used (jet, rocket, etc.). D2.3.3.b The use of moveable aerodynamic devices is permitted.

When you are shooting to be the fastest wheeled vehicle on the planet, why are there any construction rules at all? (safety excepted)

When you are shooting to be the fastest wheeled vehicle on the planet, why are there any construction rules at all? (safety excepted)

It is probably because the governing bodies (responsible for 'World' outright speed records) have to protect themselves from the reckless, whose interpretation of "safe" may not in fact be so. At the end of the legal battle over who was responsible for the loss of a driver (or indeed rider) the lawyers on behalf of the family of that driver or rider or pilot, will point at those who facilitated and had overall control of the speed record attempt concerned. The first such mega million legal action could lead to the end of continuing governance.

As has been posted on another thread there will be aerodynamic studies required for FIA speed record contenders in 2019. [Could this come to the SCTA/BNI in future years?]